Principal, East Lake Elementary

Henry County Schools•McDonough, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal is responsible for ensuring high-quality implementation of instructional expectations, establishing clear communication with parents and community partners, anticipating staffing needs, developing and monitoring Continuous School Improvement Plans (CSIP), observing and evaluating employee performance, supervising student and staff conduct, establishing a positive school climate, implementing procedures for a safe and orderly school environment, and managing the school budget. The role requires adherence to Georgia's Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators and involves regular attendance at the physical worksite. The position also includes performing assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate, Level 5 or higher.
Minimum of six (6) years of educational experience to include a minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of standards, curriculum, and instruction.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Must be able to be present at the physical worksite.
Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Responsibilities

Ensure high-quality implementation of instructional expectations, including balanced instruction, standards, and formative assessment.
Establish and maintain clear, consistent communications with parents, families, and community partners to receive input and feedback on the effectiveness of the school, to improve family engagement, and to resolve concerns.
Anticipate and plan for staffing needs; meet all staffing timelines.
Develop, implement, and monitor Continuous School Improvement Plans (CSIP) that aim to improve student performance.
Observe and evaluate the performance of employees.
Supervise student and staff conduct and monitor their progress toward achieving specified goals.
Establish a positive school climate that includes high expectations, interactive teaching, clearly defined goals and objectives.
Implement procedures to ensure a safe and orderly school environment.
Develop and manage a school budget according to established regulations and guidelines.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.